HR Recruiter/Talent Acquisition Specialist

Willbanks Metal; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Willbanks Metals, Inc. is seeking an organized HR Recruiter/Talent Acquisition Specialist to own the full hiring lifecycle—from sourcing to onboarding—at our Fort Worth facility.

You will partner with department leaders to build a strong talent pipeline and ensure a smooth, compliant candidate experience. The ideal candidate has hands-on recruiting experience with attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to manage confidential information professionally.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in recruiting, talent acquisition, or full-cycle hiring; manufacturing/industrial experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Working knowledge of EEO, ADA, FLSA, I-9/E-Verify, and background check requirements (FCRA).
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar) is a plus; bilingual ability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage full hiring lifecycle from sourcing through offer, pre-employment screening, and onboarding.
• Develop and maintain job descriptions and postings that reflect role requirements and culture.
• Coordinate interviews, assessments, and plant tours with candidates and hiring managers.
• Ensure compliant, timely communication with applicants throughout the process.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and reporting; support compliance audits.

Skills

Sourcing

Interviewing

Candidate assessment

Communication

Time management

Discretion

HR software

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

HR certification (PHR/SHRM-CP)

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

ATS

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary:

Willbanks Metals, Inc. is seeking an organized,relationship-driven HR Recruiter/Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage thefull hiring lifecycle for the company, from sourcing and recruiting throughoffer, pre-employment screening, and new hire onboarding. This positionpartners with department leaders and plant supervisors to understand staffingneeds, build a strong and consistent talent pipeline, and ensure every newemployee has a smooth, compliant, and welcoming start at WMI. The idealcandidate combines hands-on recruiting experience with strong attention todetail, sound judgment, and the ability to handle confidential information withprofessionalism and discretion.

Responsibilities:

Workforce Planning and Sourcing

• Partner with department managers and supervisors to define staffing needs, role requirements, and hiring timelines, and maintainan up-to-date hiring forecast for HR leadership.
• Develop and maintain job descriptions and postings that accurately reflect role requirements and company culture.
• Source candidates through job boards, social media, employee referrals, staffing agencies, trade and technical schools, community organizations, job fairs, and other outreach channels.
• Build and nurture a pipeline of qualified candidates for hard-to-fill and recurring positions, including skilled trades, production, and office roles.
• Track and evaluate the effectiveness of sourcing channels and recommend adjustments to improve quality, speed, and cost of hire.
• Promote Willbanks Metals as an employer of choice by representing the company at hiring events and managing employer-brand content related to recruiting.

Screening, Interviewing, and Selection

• Manage the applicant tracking process, including reviewing applications, screening resumes, conducting phone and in-person interviews, and keeping candidate records accurate and current.
• Schedule and coordinate interviews, skills assessments, and plant tours with candidates and hiring managers.
• Prepare and coach hiring managers on structured, consistent, and legally compliant interview practices.
• Facilitate candidate evaluation and selection with hiring managers, providing recommendations on candidate fit and supporting the HR Director with compensation and internal equity considerations.
• Prepare offers of employment for HR Directorapproval, and extend offers and communicate terms to candidates within approvedpay ranges.
• Communicate promptly and respectfully with all applicants throughout the process, including candidates who are not selected.

Pre-Employment Screening and Compliance

• Initiate and track background checks, drugscreens, physicals, and reference checks, and follow up on results inaccordance with company policy.
• Verify Form I-9 documentation and maintain I-9records in compliance with federal requirements, including E-Verify whereapplicable.
• Ensure all hiring practices comply with EEO, ADA, FLSA, Texas employment laws, and other applicable federal, state, andlocal regulations.
• Maintain applicant flow and hiringdocumentation, and support government reporting and audits such as EEO-1 asrequested.
• Maintain accurate, confidential applicant filesand new hire records in accordance with record-retention requirements.

Onboarding and New Hire Integration

• Prepare new hire packets and coordinateonboarding logistics prior to each start date, including workstation, uniform,PPE, and system access requests.
• Conduct new hire orientation, covering companypolicies, safety expectations, benefits, payroll, and employee handbookacknowledgments.
• Complete new hire paperwork and enter employeeinformation into HR, payroll, and benefits systems, coordinating with thePayroll/Benefits team to ensure accuracy.
• Coordinate benefits enrollment for new employeesand ensure eligibility deadlines are met.
• Partner with supervisors and the safety team toschedule required safety training and department-specific onboarding.
• Follow up with new hires and their supervisorsat 30, 60, and 90 days to confirm a successful transition, gather feedback, andaddress concerns early.
• Create and maintain personnel files for all new employees.

Reporting and Process Improvement

• Track and report key hiring metrics to the HR Director, including open positions, time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, offeracceptance rate, new hire retention, and turnover trends.
• Recommend and implement improvements torecruiting, hiring, and onboarding processes, forms, and tools.
• Maintain and administer the applicant trackingsystem and hiring-related HRIS workflows.
• Assist the HR Director with special projects, workforce research, and presentations related to staffing and hiring.
• Perform other related duties as assigned tosupport the HR department.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in recruiting,talent acquisition, or full-cycle hiring; experience in manufacturing,industrial, or skilled-trades environments strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, BusinessAdministration, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will beconsidered.
• Working knowledge of employment laws related tohiring, including EEO, ADA, FLSA, I-9/E-Verify, and background checkrequirements (FCRA).
• Experience with applicant tracking systems,HRIS, and online job boards.
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar) or arecruiting certification is a plus.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Skills:

• Strong sourcing, interviewing, and candidateassessment skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication andrelationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively withcandidates, supervisors, and executives.
• Strong organizational and time-management skillswith the ability to manage multiple open requisitions and deadlines at once.
• High level of confidentiality, integrity, anddiscretion.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills, withthe ability to give hiring managers candid, compliant guidance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word,Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and comfort learning new HR technology.
• Professional, approachable demeanor with acommitment to a positive candidate and new hire experience.

Work Environment:

This position is based on-site at Willbanks Metals, Inc. ina professional office environment, with regular in-person interaction withcandidates, new hires, employees, and management. The role includes occasionalvisits to production and shop areas to understand job requirements and conductorientation activities, where safety equipment may be required. Standardbusiness hours apply, with occasional flexibility for hiring events, new hirestart dates, or urgent staffing needs.

Reporting Structure:

The HR Recruiter/Talent Acquisition Specialist reportsdirectly to the HR Director and works closely with the HR team, departmentmanagers, and supervisors across the company.